Job Description

In addition, the COA helps HEAL’s Policy Associates distribute background information, action alerts, and updates related to specific campaigns, legislative bills and regulatory actions. The COA works closely with HEAL’s Grassroots Organizer to help coordinate HEAL volunteers and citizen activists, and ongoing contact with them via calls, emails and social networking. The COC also supports the promotion and organization of HEAL’s fundraising efforts in conjunction with the Development and Executive Directors.

§ assist with fundraising events, including logistics, recruitment, and volunteer

support where needed.

§ assist with other donor, membership and database help where needed.

• Internship Support

o Oversee HEAL’s internship program:

§ Coordinate hiring and orientation

§ Ensure the interns have a term-long project and daily tasks

Qualifications:

Applicants must be passionate about HEAL Utah’s issues and about advocating for science-based policies to protect public health and the environment. Social media platform skills and experience, public information skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to quickly learn and use a range of software, and a strong passion for educating and interacting with the public are all a must. College degree required; At least 2 years policy, social media, communications, grassroots or campaign experience desired, but internship and volunteer work may count. Interested individuals should be self-motivated, comfortable working independently, and excited to take initiative.

Hours, Compensation and Benefits

This is a regular, salaried full-time position. There will be some occasional evening and weekend activities with comp time provided.

Starting annual salary for the Communications and Outreach position is ~$32,000-$38,000 per year depending on skills and experience.

HEAL offers an excellent benefit package: including four weeks of paid time off (a mix of holidays, sick/personal leave and vacation), health and dental coverage (including health savings account contributions), and an up-to-3-percent match of simple IRA retirement contributions.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should email a cover letter, resume, three references, and a writing sample to jobs@healutah.org by 11:59pm on February 28, 2018.

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